Our client a well known London Law firm with offices based in Highgate. the role as a Risk and Compliance Analyst will involves advising and supporting fee earners and business functions on client matter conduct including client care, conflicts, anti-money laundering, sanctions, file management and ensuring that risk and compliance checks are completed in good time. The role entails carrying out background analysis, requesting documentation from clients, reporting, and advising progress. We are looking for candidates with a law degree who is motivated, proactive and hard-working. This is a full-time hybrid role, with a minimum requirement to be in the offices three days a week. Core Duties will include: Handling conflicts, AML, sanctions and risk assessment queries in the client and matter inbox. Reviewing new client matter forms to ensure complete details are provided and query instances where the information is unclear or incomplete. Identifying clients using data provider software and other online sources. Reviewing evidence of identification, ownership and source of funds / wealth. Liaising with fee-earners, paralegals and clients to obtain outstanding information. Analysing conflict check results. Undertaking PEP, sanctions, adverse media screening and reviewing results as required. Writing risk assessments and providing appropriate risk ratings. Escalating high risk reports to the MLRO and Risk & Compliance Manager when required. Updating the firms case management system as an ongoing requirement. Dealing with ad hoc queries, including requests for reopening files and background checks. Conducting retrospective spot checks on clients and matters. Contributing positively to the progression of the team by supporting improvements to systems and procedures. Supporting the Risk & Compliance Manager with projects and tasks associated with the introduction of new processes and regulatory requirements. Ideal candidates must have the following skills and experience: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Able to confidently liaise with clients and colleagues at all levels. Strong organisational skills and prioritisation in high volume situations. Able to multi-task, manage time sensitive matters and take responsibility for delegated tasks. Excellent technical skills. Able to apply initiative and analyse data with attention to detail. Must be proactive and thrive in a busy, team-oriented environment. Law degree or GDL/LPC with a minimum 2:1 grade is essential. Prior experience working within a legal environment is essential. Prior experience working in a Compliance function at a law firm is desirable.